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Add 50/7 and 70/45

1st number: 7 1/7, 2nd number: 1 25/45

50/7 + 70/45 is 548/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    50/7 = 50 × 45/7 × 45 = 2250/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    70/45 = 70 × 7/45 × 7 = 490/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/315 + 490/315 = 2250 + 490/315 = 2740/315
  5. 2740/315 simplified gives 548/63
  6. So, 50/7 + 70/45 = 548/63
    In mixed form: 844/63

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